EnterPrize Challenge

Win A Share Of $500,000 To Grow Your Business

Expand your current business while gaining invaluable business experience by competing in the Amarillo EnterPrize Challenge.

How The EnterPrize Challenge Can Grow Your Business

Starting a new business from scratch or taking your business to the next level requires more than just capital. You need a strong business plan, a deep understanding of your business goals, and a team of business leaders and coaches to support you.

We understand it’s time-consuming to write an investment-worthy business plan , but whether or not you receive the funding, we promise you will walk away from this challenge with valuable insight to grow your business.

3. Apply For Investment

Supporting Amarillo Entrepreneurs For More Than 20 Years

The Amarillo EnterPrize Challenge is a program created by the West Texas A&M University Enterprise Center and funded by the Amarillo EDC. During the annual competition, participants receive qualified coaching and a support system to help them achieve their goals and reach the next level of business. Since 1995, the EnterPrize Challenge has:

Awarded 91 cash grants

Created 902 jobs

Brought $19.7M in additional equity capital

Helped local businesses generate $156M in revenue for the Amarillo economy
*Figures as of 2018